High school coaches keep close eye on climbing temperatures

Full pads and helmets in the head is all part of New Orleans high school football, but that doesn't mean coaches aren't conscious of the dangers.

"We caution them that if they feel a certain way, they need to go and get some water," said St. Augustine Head Coach Cyril Crutchfield. "The main this is just making sure player safety comes first.

Coaches at St. Augustine High School say when temperatures start inching towards the triple digits, they take extra precautions like pushing back practice and scheduling extra water breaks. The school trainer is also on high alert for signs of dehydration or head exhaustion.

"Some signs and symptoms are disorientation or stumbling," said St. Augustine trainer James Edelman. "Or if they're just not acting like themselves.

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